Teen Fiction

Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a fast-paced, lyrical Young Adult novel featuring angels, monsters, and a highly unusual heroine.

Nov 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

A list of books starring warrior girls, a trend in the YA genre fuelled by the success of The Hunger Games.

Nov 2, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

This new book for teens by Ralph Fletcher explores the question every teen has asked: "What if I could be someone else?"

Oct 18, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

Dystopian YA novelists explore love's place in the new world order in Delirium, Divergent, and The Forest of Hands and Teeth.

Oct 17, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Looking for young adult novels set in Europe? Try Die for Me by Amy Plum, Anna and the French Kiss, and 13 Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson.

Oct 10, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Divergent, a YA dystopian novel by Veronica Roth, explores the definition of bravery.

Oct 3, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

What happens when two girls with eating disorders become best friends? A competition that proves you really can be too thin.

Sep 5, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Marr's Darkest Mercy is aptly named, mixing love, horror and redemption into one of this year's best YA novels. Also: an update on the Wicked Lovely film.

Aug 31, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

Living with Asperger Syndrome during adolescence presents special challenges, as shown in YA novel Harmonic Feedback by Tara Kelly.

Aug 29, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Alex Flinn's Beastly is a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast, a coming of age story of outer and inner beauty, life, and love, for young adults.

Aug 27, 2011 - Michelle Wright

Author Jay Asher presents a powerful story of teen suicide in his realistic young adult novel Thirteen Reasons Why, and inspires a project by the same name.

Aug 22, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

High school student Tyler Miller strives to break the cycle of aggression in Laurie Halse Anderson's "Twisted," a realistic young adult fiction novel.

Aug 16, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

The mythology of West Africa sets the stage for Akata Witch. Albino Sunny and her friends try to stop a serial killer in Okorafor's teen fantasy novel.

Aug 10, 2011 - Melissa Roberts

Exploring the connection between literacy and juvenile deliquency, Take Me There by Carolee Dean imparts an important message to teens.

Aug 8, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Seventeen-year-old Tempest Macguire struggles with her lost mother, complicated love life, and powers as a mermaid in Texas author Tracy Deebs' first novel.

Jun 9, 2011 - Melissa Roberts

The second book in The Carrie Diaries series introduces the iconic characters from Sex and the City. For young adult readers and SATC fans!

May 29, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

A review of Book 1 in Amanda Hocking's paranormal YA series, My Blood Approves. Why the book should be seen as more than just another Twilight spin-off.

May 15, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

As the final Alex Rider, Scorpia Rising, is put on the shelves, it is time to say goodbye to our teenage spy, who has surely become a national treasure.

Apr 13, 2011 - Thomas Drake

This article discusses three of the most successful self-published Young Adult (YA) novels of the present day. What distinguished them from all the others?

Apr 3, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

A review of Plain Kate by Erin Bow, a dark, lyrical YA fantasy novel that is a standout in a genre crowded with high school intrigues and romance themes.

Mar 18, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

Fantasy is an indisputably popular genre of YA fiction. But it also includes more original, compelling fantasy than the adult genre - and adults are buying.

Mar 6, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

2010 was a strong year for teen fiction, but there were a few clear standouts. Here's my list of the ten best YA books of the year.

Feb 28, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

This article suggests that there are several elements that separate kids' books from YA (young adult) novels. Includes examples of key traits.

Feb 19, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

There are unique characteristics of YA or teen fiction that sets it apart from adult-oriented literature. Here's a list of five key differences.

Feb 19, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

This series of mini-reviews considers young adult (YA) urban fantasy, an appealing genre that combines magic with familiar settings.

Feb 6, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

What popular YA books are being made into movies? Read on for a list of teen novels, fantasy and otherwise, that are coming soon to the big screen.

Jan 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

With so many YA books being made into movies, new bestsellers are bound to stir film rumours. But which recent teen novels should be made into movies?

Jan 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

The Claremont Review is a Canadian-based international magazine for teens, written by teens. This article reviews the Fall 2010 edition.

Jan 10, 2011 - Heather Fawcett

A list of websites and blogs about Young Adult (YA) fiction that will inspire and inform writers, teachers, readers, and students of the genre.

Dec 31, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

A review of Holly Black's compelling YA novel about changelings, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, including a summary. Find out if a Tithe movie is in the works

Dec 20, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Discusses the current trends in the Young Adult fantasy genre. What's hot in YA fiction? Are YA fantasy romance books here to stay?

Dec 13, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

This list of the best books to give teenage boys as Christmas or birthday gifts includes old classics and fast-paced new novels for reluctant boy readers.

Nov 29, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Wondering what to give a teenage girl for Christmas or a birthday? This list of the best books for teenage girls will help with stocking stuffers and more.

Nov 29, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Lisa Ann Sandell's young adult novel, A Map of the Known World, is a coming of age, heartwarming story of love and family, life, hope and the beauty of art.

Nov 25, 2010 - Michelle Wright

Quinn Baldwin is the author of Crossover, an exciting new time travel book for young adults. He discusses his influences, what teens want to read, and more.

Nov 20, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Werewolves are not the only shapeshifters stalking YA literature. New books star teens who can transform into dragons, seals, owls, and more.

Nov 14, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

This list of the best zombie books for young adults will please any teenage fan of the living dead. Includes reviews of zombie books.

Nov 3, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Reviews debut author Elizabeth C. Bunce's A Curse Dark as Gold, a refreshingly down-to-earth fantasy fiction for teens. Includes a plot summary.

Nov 2, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Summarizes the dominant trends in Young Adult (YA) fiction in the early 2010s. Which YA subjects are growing in popularity? Which are falling?

Oct 31, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

Gamer Girl, by Mari Mancusi, is a coming of age story, a young adult novel for every girl with a virtual reality fantasy mixed with real world problems.

Sep 29, 2010 - Michelle Wright

Shannon Greenland's Native Tongue, fourth in The Specialists series, is a cliffhanger of a young adult novel, a suspense story and an adventure story.

Sep 23, 2010 - Michelle Wright

The Winning Element by Shannon Greenland, third book of The Specialists series, is a young adult novel full of challenges, a coming-of-age suspense story.

Sep 22, 2010 - Michelle Wright